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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /




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For example, what effect would withdrawing an additional $2,200 a month from your portfolio have over the next 25 years if it allowed your wife to delay claiming Social Security?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Trade Representative’s Office concluded one Section 301 investigation into forced labor, prop osing 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 economies, which are expected to take effect mid-July.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

During the 2024 campaign, while Kamala Harris campaigned with Cardi B, Mr. Trump enlisted the better-known nonentertainer Elon Musk to great effect at rallies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both clubs presented evidence from experts to simulate the effect of the overspend on Everton's points total.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The poison tide has no effect on me!”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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